News Release

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Officer Involved in Shooting in Van Nuys Division NRF047-17fp

**The following information is based on a
preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as
investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic
records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department's
understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as
additional evidence is collected and analyzed**

Sherman Oaks: On June 19,
2017 around 11:00 p.m., Los Angeles Police Department Van Nuys
uniformed patrol officers responded to a domestic violence radio
call in the 4200 block of Matilija Avenue. The officers were met by
a female who appeared to have been battered. The officers confirmed
that a domestic violence incident had occurred and the victim
advised that the suspect, Mika Haukka, described as a male White in
his mid-seventies was still in the area. Shortly after, the
officers observed Haukka in front of the residence holding a knife
in his right hand. An officer directed Haukka to drop the knife
several times. Haukka refused to follow the officer's commands and
advanced on the officers, resulting in one officer deploying his
TASER and another officer firing one round simultaneously at
Haukka. Haukka was struck with both the TASER and a single gunshot
to his mid-torso area.

The Los Angeles City Fire Department Paramedics responded and
transported Haukka to a local area hospital where he was treated
for the gunshot wound and was listed in stable condition.

A knife with a 4 inch blade was recovered from the ground where the
suspect was taken into custody and no officers were injured.

LAPD's specialized Force Investigation Division (FID) responded to
the scene and began interviewing witnesses and collecting forensic
evidence. A representative from the Office of the Inspector General
and the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office responded to the
scene. The complete investigation will be reviewed by the Chief of
Police and the Board of Police Commissioners to determine whether
the use of deadly force complied with LAPD's policies and
procedures. The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office will also
review the evidence collected during the investigation to determine
whether any criminal laws were violated.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged
to call the LAPD at any of the following numbers:
•During business hours at (213) 486-5230;
•During non-business hours or on weekends at (877)-LAPD-24-7
(877-527-3247);
•Anonymously 24-hours a day to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
(800-222-8477) or by texting "LAPD" and your tip to phone number
274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S); or
•Online at www.lapdonline.org and click on "Anonymous Web
Tips.